Found an A6 Competition, several questions - Trailer hitch? brakes? modding? Probs?

[OUGrad05]

Hey guys, I found an A6 competition that I'm pretty interested in, it's a 2018, priced pretty well, dealer is going to let me know about doing CPO on it, which is probably a must?
First question, I haul bikes around and would like to be able to do so on my next car, do they make a trailer hitch for these cars so that I can use my 1UP bike rack?
Second question, how are the brakes on these cars? I have been known to track my DD once or so a year for fun, my BMW has been really good in that regard.
Third, Not sure I want to mod, given that I only have one dealer option and no APR dealer, but the supercharged 6 is capable of a lot more power, any thoughts or recommendations on APR? Any common failure points on modded cars? Warranty issues I need to be aware of?
Fourth are their common problems that I should look for on one of these? Best I can tell the early problems with the supercharged 6 were largely worked out by 2014 or 2015 and it is a solid car. Anything outside of the engine to be aware of?

Any other thoughts would be welcome as I inch this deal forward.

[DoughBoyFreshLV]

I totally want this hidden trailer hitch. I've been stage 2 April for 5 years and it's been a dream since I got it done. Also the brakes are good you can always upgrade pads and rotors

[OUGrad05]

Umm ok, but which trailer hitch is it? Where you can you get it? That photo looks fine but it doesn't tell us anything about the hitch??

I totally want to get this hidden trailer hitch

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[DoughBoyFreshLV]

Umm ok, but which trailer hitch is it? Where you can you get it? That photo looks fine but it doesn't tell us anything about the hitch??

https://www.autofastfit.ie/tow-bar-f...1-2018-models/

There's a couple out there I want to eventually get one.

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[MVR 155]

There are a couple of hitch options for that car, a quick online search will answer your questions. The 3.0T engine is pretty much bullet proof, you can do something as simple as a piggyback/flash tune for stage 1 performance, go stage 2 with SC pulley or go dual pulley with all the supporting mods. As far as brakes....... it's a 4,300lb car, the stock brakes are going to scream "uncle" with any kind of real track exposure.

[OUGrad05]

There are a couple of hitch options for that car, a quick online search will answer your questions. The 3.0T engine is pretty much bullet proof, you can do something as simple as a piggyback/flash tune for stage 1 performance, go stage 2 with SC pulley or go dual pulley with all the supporting mods. As far as brakes....... it's a 4,300lb car, the stock brakes are going to scream "uncle" with any kind of real track exposure.

I've found some class 1 stuff, nothing class 2 though, I need the 2x2 hitch to mount the rack.

[Cmaehr]

How many miles does it have and what is the dealer charging for it? Only curious because I have a competition package and a upgraded to an s6, and I'm curious what people are paying for them

[MVR 155]

I've found some class 1 stuff, nothing class 2 though, I need the 2x2 hitch to mount the rack.

I’m just about positive that you’re not going to find a hitch with a 2” receiver tube. You’re going to have to utilize a 1.25” to 2” adapter.

Something like this.

https://www.curtmfg.com/part/45785

[OUGrad05]

How many miles does it have and what is the dealer charging for it? Only curious because I have a competition package and a upgraded to an s6, and I'm curious what people are paying for them

29,000 miles and asking 46k

[OUGrad05]

I’m just about positive that you’re not going to find a hitch with a 2” receiver tube. You’re going to have to utilize a 1.25” to 2” adapter.

Something like this.

https://www.curtmfg.com/part/45785

Excellent thank you sir

[MVR 155]

This is just a little more money but it’s a 2017, it does have a little less mileage on it. You might want to consider picking up an S6??? It is CPO

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

[OUGrad05]

This is just a little more money but it’s a 2017, it does have a little less mileage on it. You might want to consider picking up an S6??? It is CPO

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

Not opposed to an S6, in fact I looked at them pretty hard last year. Love the cars. Downside is they are still pretty expensive and depreciating rapidly, also problems with the oil screens are resulting in some pretty hefty repairs.

[lotusfla]

Not opposed to an S6, in fact I looked at them pretty hard last year. Love the cars. Downside is they are still pretty expensive and depreciating rapidly, also problems with the oil screens are resulting in some pretty hefty repairs.

PM you.